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LR03 CDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,151 mi
Last recorded111,151 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 111,151 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer side wall advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear seat belts slow to retract

exhaust system corrosion and has slight leak of exhaust gas at the central connection

knocking noise from rear of vehicle. cause not found, advise further investigation.

under-body corrosion to sub frames and related suspension components

Pass 13 May 2019 107,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 107,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 103,030 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 102,931 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 98,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 95,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,372 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 92,675 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 92,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 91,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 91,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 89,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 82,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,299 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 50,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 39,519 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LR03 CDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR03 CDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR03 CDX registered?

LR03 CDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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